Character

40) Eclipse (Former Elite Soldier for the Aquatic Country and the Semi- Finalist of the 3rd World Tournament)-  

                      Age- 29
                      Shakti Element- ?
                      Weapon- Ninjato

Narrator- Elite Soldiers- 1 External
Ginto & Raiden- 5 Externals & 1 Internal
Noren- 1 External & 1 Internal
(Men's Block, Abyss Prison, 2:42 a.m, Day 21) (One Day to go for the 8th External Dragon Part)

Random Prisoner 1- Did you hear ginto is locked in solitary confinement?! Apparently he was not only the mastermind of this entire riot but he also abducted the female prison guard alice!!

Random Prisoner 2- He got what he fricking deserved!! Because of him..... because of him our comrades are dead right now!!

(Raiden's Cell)

Raiden(in his mind)- Is this part of your plan too, I wonder.....

(Solitary Confinement)

Narrator- Archer has been mercilessly beating the chained Ginto with a whip for quite some time.

Archer(to ginto)- Why did you abducted alice?? Why did you locked yourself in this prison?? What is your gameplan?!

Ginto(with a smirk smile)- .........

Archer(with a furious face)- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! TELL ME, WHAT IS IT??

(Foster enters the scene)

Foster(to archer)- I will tell you. He is here for what they call a Dragon Part. Its a small bone of the God Dragon, which appears at randomized locations after every 3 days. And this time, its supposed to appear in this prison tomorrow.

Archer(with a surprised face)- Dragon....... Part?! If you knew he was here for this purpose, then why did you let him in the first place??

Foster(to archer)- I only got to know a few hours ago, when I was reading the 'D&D Book'. Even the Chief- In- Commander, Hanna, didn't even inform me about this. So, I was also kept in the dark just like you.

Archer(with a confused face)- What... should we do with him now??

Foster(to archer)- For now, I will have a personal chat with him. So for that to happen, kindly step outside. (archer then leaves)

Ginto(while coughing blood)- Hmph, what do you want from me??

Foster(to ginto)- Nothing. I want to simply help you.

Ginto(with a confused face)- .......

Foster(to ginto)- For a long time, my only goal in life has been to eradicate all evil from this world. For that to happen, I became the warden of this prison. This prison serves as a place for misguided people, and I, as a warden, must take the necessary steps in order to guide those misguided into a guided place. And you and all the other Dushyanta members happen to be the misguided ones. So, helping you is my responsibility!

Ginto(to foster)- Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!! You really crack me up!! You think we need your help?!

Foster(to ginto)- Yes, I do think that. I think I am the only person in this  world who can understand and help you guys.

Ginto(to foster)- Hahahahahahaha!! Stop it man, stop it!! You can't say all these things with a straight face!! What are you, some sought of saint?!

Foster(to ginto)- Talking to you is meaningless for now. I will come back after you have thought about cooperating with me. (then leaves)

Ginto(in his mind)- Hmph, help me?? As if he can do that.

(Outside the Solitary Confinement)

Foster(to archer)- He has some mental issues. Organize therapy sessions for him.

Archer(with a confused face)- Aaaahh?? Oh.... k.

(Zenji's Cell, 6:45 a.m)

Narrator- Let's take a moment and talk about the life of Zenji. An Elite Soldier belonging to the same batch as Hanna and Denma, yes, the very same persons who ended up being the finalist of the 2nd World Tournament. Two guys belonging to the same country being the finalist was taken as quite a big deal, even if the same happened in the previous edition as well, when Henry and Ayan from the Aquatic Country competed. But that was the first edition, and due to its success, the tournaments became very important for the coming generations. Zenji, being a proud man, was very proud of being an Elite Soldier, but all his pride sank when he realised he wasn't the only fish in the sea and there were other more powerful creatures lurking around too. This realisation was deep, it made him think about his future as a soldier and whether it was a wise choice to continue or not. His doubts were made clear when his comrade, "Clare", the fourth soldier from his batch, was killed by the "Reincarnation of Devil". 

After that, he quit being a soldier and started a finance company. The company was going quite well in its initial years, making him rich, but after a few bad decisions and growing liabilities, the company became bankrupt. Unable to pay back the lenders and even its own employees, Zenji ran away. He became a vagabond, and in order to survive, he began stealing. He used his shakti element 'Clay' to its advantage, thus managing to avoid the Enforcers for very long. But he was finally caught red-handed when he took a girl hostage and tried to kill her in the street. The ones responsible for getting him caught were none other than Livon and his friends.

Zenji(in his mind)- I won't let anyone get there hands on the dragon part!! It will be me who takes it out!! Meeee!!

(10:00 a.m)

Narrator- The breakfast in the Abyss Prison is served at 9 a.m., and after the prisoners are done having it and are back to their cells, Archer unexpectedly opens the cells again.

Archer(to everyone)- Come out losers!! Its time to clean!! Its the cleaning day!!

Prisoners- Boooo!!! Booooo!! Boooooooo!! We don't want to clean!!

Archer(to everyone)- Shut up!! No one cares what any of you want!! The men will be working alongside the women, and you will be required to clean both floors in two hours! Those who fail to complete their assigned work wouldn't be getting any food for two days!!

Prisoners- Huh??? No way!! This is slavery!! Boooooooooooooooooo!!

Archer(with a smirk smile)- Hmph, now you realized it?!

(Livon's Cell)

Livon(with a delighted face)- Wouldn't had asked for a better opportunity to find the dragon part!! Hahaha!! (in his mind)

Eclipse(while staring at livon)- ..........

(Raiden's Cell)

Raiden(in his mind)- I am coming for you ginto!!

Narrator- After that, all the prisoners, both men and women, assembled together in the lobby. Archer explained their roles, and then everyone started with it.

Raiden(while using broom)- If I am correct, then the solitary confinement rooms lies in the basements. I have to find a way to go there and meet ginto.

Narrator- On the second floor, while Itsumi was busy cleaning the windows, she came into contact with Noren.

Noren(to itsumi)- How are you doing, big sis??

Itsumi(with a stunned face)- Noren........ you?? (then hugs him) I knew you would come!! I missed you so much!!

Noren(with a smile)- I missed you too.

Itsumi(to noren)- Tell me, have you been eating well??

Noren(to noren)- Yes. But I miss your cooking.

Itsumi(to noren)- Awwww!! Then why didn't you come back?? You very well know that your big sis will never turn you down, then why??

Noren(to itsumi)- I just............ couldn't. I cannot return until I achieve what I strive to look for, which is self respect!! 

Itsumi(to noren)- But you have already achieved this!! Everyone acknowledges you now!! The elite soldiers who earlier ignored you, identifies you as a powerful threat. You can come back now!!

Noren(to itsumi)- It isn't that simple!! It doesn't matter if they acknowledge me or not anymore!! Who are they to acknowledge me?? I am my own person, and I have a goal, which is to get all the dragon parts, win this carnival, and make a mark for myself in history!!

Itsumi(to noren)- ...........

Noren(to itsumi)- I am giving you a choice, as you are my sister, come join me and let's get the dragon parts together!!

Itsumi(to noren)- ...........

Noren(to itsumi)- What is your answer big sis?? What is it?? Yes or no??

Itsumi(to noren)- No...................... I cannot my leave my duties. I cannot abandon my fellow comrades, that won't be fair.....

Noren(to itsumi)- Hmmmmmm, I am glad you made your choice. From now on, consider me your adversary!! (then leaves)

Itsumi(to noren)- Noren...... wait!!

Narrator- Itsumi stood depressed at her position, thinking about what just transpired. This is when Livon approached her.

Livon(to itsumi)- What is the progress?? Any luck in finding the dragon part??

Itsumi(to livon)- .............

Livon(with a surprised face)- Huh?? What's wrong with her?? Itsumi, what is the progress?? Got any luck in finding the dragon part?? (with a slightly louder tone)

Itsumi(to livon)- .........

Narrator- Livon then snapped his finger in front of Itsumi's face to wake her up.

Itsumi(with a confused face)- Aaaaaah?? Livon, you?? What happened??

Livon(to itsumi)- What happened to you?? Why were you daydreaming at a time like this??

Itsumi(with a depressed face)- I am just tired. Nothing else. This life of prison isn't easy.

Livon(to itsumi)- You are right about that. By the way, have you been able to find the dragon part??

Itsumi(to livon)- No, I haven't. I checked the female cells and the guard room, but they were not there.

Livon(to itsumi)- I see...... Ummm.... lets check out the other rooms.

Itsumi(to livon)- Okay. How about we start from the kitchen?? One of the prisoner told me where it is.

Livon(to itsumi)- Great!! I have been trying to understand the layout of this prison but haven't been able to grasp it. There are soo many doors, after all. It may only look like a three-story building, but once you enter, you realise how complex it is.

(1st Floor)

Narrator- As Raiden was cleaning, he noticed the prison guards watching everyone from a distance. He smartly assessed the situation and made a plan. When one of the male guard entered the washroom, he also entered along with him.

A few prisoners were already cleaning the washroom. The male guard proceeds to go to the toilet cubicle. Raiden took the cubicle next to it. He then quietly jumped over to the guard's cubicle and gave him a stern strike to the side of the neck, thus knocking him out. He then took his uniform, wore it, threw the male guard to his cubicle, and he himself excited the washroom as the male guard. He held his head down, avoiding anyone, as he marched towards the basement.

(Kitchen)

Narrator- At the same time, Livon and Itsumi were searching for the dragon part in the kitchen. But unfortunately, they couldn't find it. They stood tiredly
in the corner when they heard two men talking about something.

Male Prisoner 1- What?! There is some kind of mysterious bone in the library??

Male Prisoner 2- Yeah!! Can you believe it?? Apparently, there is a rumour spreading that the librarian saw a very unique type of bone, not of a human but of someone else, in the library yesterday night.

Male Prisoner 1- Ohhhhhh!! This is interesting!! I wonder whether the rumors are true or not.

Livon (with a smirk)-There is only one way to confirm the rumours, and that is...

Itsumi (to Livon)- That is to go and check there ourselves!!

Narrator- Livon and Itsumi then quietly headed towards the library.

Noren(while looking at itsumi)- Aah?? Where is big sis going?? (starts following them)

(Solitary Confinement)

Narrator- Raiden, upon reaching the basement, started looking out for Ginto's cell. As he looked out, other guards began having suspicions towards him, but unable to see his face, they didn't bother doing anything. After a while, Raiden was finally able to locate Ginto's cell. He stood outside and slipped a small piece of paper and a pen inside through the tiny gap present between the door and the floor.

Ginto instantly realised from whom that paper came, and he also knew why it came. He wrote "Pipes near the Female Prison Guard Room" and slid it right back from the gap to Raiden.

Raiden read that and got a little surprised, but before he could do anything else, one of the guards shouted, "Heyy, what are you doing?", while approaching him. Raiden then instantly ran away. He exchanged his clothes and went back to cleaning duty.

Raiden(while cleaning)- Wonderful!! How am I even I supposed to go there now?!

(Library)

Narrator- On reaching the library, Livon and Itsumi saw no one there besides Zenji and a few other prisoners standing. Those few other prisoners were the ones who were talking about the bone earlier in the kitchen.

Zenji- Welcome, welcome.... my dear soldiers!!

Itsumi(with a surprised face)- Isn't he..... zenji?!

Livon(with a confused face)- What the hell are you doing here??

Zenji(to livon)- That's not the right way to talk to your elders, livon!! Haven't your parents taught you any kind of manners!!

Livon(with an angry face)- Shut the hell up!! Tell me, what are you doing here?!

Zenji- Do not shout at my ever!! I don't like that!! Meeee and my friends over here are going to commit self- mutilation!!

TO BE CONTINUED